27-Jan-2026 — enhance album grid view with masonry layout, gap control, and URL persistence ref: #96

build 439 — commit b1cae9c

Album Grid View Enhancements:

• Add masonry layout mode as an alternative to fixed-aspect grid layout
• Add configurable gap control between images (0 to 1.75rem with descriptive labels)
• Add column count stepper (1-6 columns) for real-time grid customization
• Add layout mode toggle to switch between masonry and fixed-aspect views
• Add title visibility toggle in grid view
• All grid settings (columns, gap, layout mode, titles, album view) now persist in URL params New Components:
• BadgeStepperComponent: Reusable numeric stepper with +/- buttons, custom labels, and unit formatting
• HeightResizerComponent: Draggable height adjuster with mouse and touch support for preview panels Album Editor Improvements:
• Grid settings now configured via toolbar controls in presentation mode
• Settings auto-save with album configuration
• Simplified editor UI with informative alert about grid control location Model Updates:
• Add GridLayoutMode enum (FIXED_ASPECT, MASONRY)
• Extend GridViewOptions with layoutMode, imageFit, and gap properties
• Add URL param StoredValue constants for grid state persistence
• Update DEFAULT_GRID_OPTIONS with sensible defaults (masonry, 2 columns, 1rem gap) Technical Details:
• CSS Grid with column-count for masonry layout
• Bootstrap grid with responsive column classes for fixed-aspect
• Real-time URL updates without page reload using Location.replaceState
• URL params read on init for shareable album view states